2014 Archive

Patience Atkinson-Gregory explains how local authorities use floral displays to boost the local economy.

Amberol’s free guide to container gardening is now available. Suitable for schools, Britain in Bloom groups, community gardening groups – in fact, anyone who is interested in using self-watering containers to make their surroundings look more attractive.

Containers offer flexibility, control and mobility, making it easier to grow a wide variety of plants of all sizes anywhere. As the colder weather sets in, it’s important to prepare your containers for the winter.

Cigarette ends may be small, but they are one of the most commonly dropped items of litter. In fact, an estimated 122 tonnes of cigarette butts, matchsticks and cigarette related litter is dropped every single day in the UK.

Patience Atkinson-Gregory, MD of horticultural supplier Amberol explains how to make the most of containers on your site.